President Donald J. Trump recently shared his thoughts on the unexpected death of Senator Lindsey Graham over the weekend. In multiple interviews, President Trump highlighted his deep friendship with the South Carolina Senator, applauding Graham’s keen political acumen, bravery during critical times, and unwavering dedication to the nation.
- President Trump expressed his personal grief over the loss: “He’s a tough one to lose. He was great — he was unique in every way… I just can’t believe it. He was like a member of the family to me. It’s very tough, actually. He was such an advocate.”
- President Trump recalled their last conversation: “It’s devastating. I thought he was fine. He called me last night… What a terrible loss it is. He was a great politician. He was a natural. There are very few of them. He was a natural politician. He got along with everybody.”
- President Trump highlighted Graham’s spirited defense of Brett Kavanaugh in the Senate: “I think his finest moment was his defense of Brett Kavanaugh, who’s terrific guy and was treated very, very unfairly by the Democrats… I think it was a top ten, maybe a top five, moment in the history of the Senate. It was an incredible display, and he did it from the heart. He felt strongly about Brett, and he did it from the heart — and it turned that whole thing around.”
- President Trump commended Graham’s political expertise and relationship-building skills: “He got along with everybody and yet, he was a tough cookie in a lot of ways. Honestly, he was a great politician. People don’t realize what a good politician he was… This man was a great politician. He really got it.”
- President Trump reflected on Graham’s overall legacy: “We lost a great man. He was a great man. He was a great politician, and he was a kind man… The real loser was the United States of America. We lost a great person, a kind person, a very smart person… Everything for him was about work. It was about loving the country.”
